The head of the teachers union Ron Erez has responded to the spread of the coronavirus in regards to continued classroom learning."In light of the pandemic spread, there is no justification for a continuation of classroom learning. Zoom learning from home should be conducted exclusively instead," Erez demanded in a letter to Minister of Education Yoav Galant.

After getting stabbed and seriouly wounded in a terror attack, he was reunited with the medic who was first In the scene and saved his life.

In this 3-min. video, Baruch Gordon looks to understand the principle of mutual responsibility and the Land of Israel.

Yoram Cohen, former head of the Shabak (Israel's Internal Security Service), has stated that he favors "autonomy plus" or "statehood minus" for the Palestinians.He views two states as a danger to Israel's security but is also not in favor of annexation at this time. Cohen would like to see a contiguous Palestinian territory with rail lines in this territory that would extend to Israeli ports. Cohen would like to see major efforts made to improve the Palestinians' economic status while not taking any steps that would hinder the development of Jewish settlement throughout Judea and Samaria.

Menachem Cohen has become a celebrity in Dubai just for wearing a kippah (yarmulka)."Just for being recognized as a Jew, I have become a celebrity," Cohen said."Everywhere I go, people shake my hand, take pictures with me, and give me a blessing," Cohen added. "They are full of good will and want to host me in their homes. It's very moving."

Chief Ashkenzi rabbi David Lau has issued directives for public prayer In Rosh Hashana. Rabbi Lau has encouraged congregations to have a succession of prayer services so that social distancing can be practiced. In order to facilitate this, the first services of the day should begin early in the morning.Wherever possible, physical barriers such as nylon sheeting should be provided so that worshipers are separated into groups of ten.Those who cannot pray in public should be visited by shofar blowers so that these shut-ins can also observe the mitzvah of hearing the shofar.Those who have tested positive for the coronavirus should not observe the fast (Tzom Gedaliah) that follows Rosh Hashana even if they are asymptomatic since such fasting could adversely affect their health.

The fires raging in California and Oregon have claimed seven lives and it is feared that more victims will be discovered Ince the fires are extinguished. Half a million dunams (125,000 acres) have been burned in the current fires.

Former head of the Knesset corona committee Ofer Shelah has reacted to the call of corona czar Roni Gamzu to impose a lockdown In malls and close all schools throughout the upcoming month of holidays."A lockdown is meaningless without an immediate and comprehensive plan to reinforce the health care system by adding more beds and hospital staff. There also needs to be centralized administration and division of the case load among hospitals," Shelah said.